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POWERPLAY: The Origins of the American Alliance System in Asia

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This book offers an authoritative analysis of the historical and strategic origins of the United States' alliance network in East Asia following World War II. Victor Cha's theory posits that these alliances were not simply a matter of mutual defense but were a deliberate "powerplay," strategically designed by the US to exert control and leverage over its junior allies (like South Korea and Japan) as much as they were meant to contain external enemies. The book examines the crucial period from 1945 to 1955, explaining how the bilateral, hub-and-spoke system was constructed and why it has endured as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in the region.

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Series Title

Social Science

Call Number

2SOC22

Publisher

New Jersey, UK : Princeton University Press., 2016

Collation

330 pages

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-0-691-18094-6

Edition

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Subject(s)

Sejarah
Ilmu Politik
Hubungan Internasional

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